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3.00 Credits
A study of the artistic cultures of the two capitals of imperial power in the nineteenth century, London and Paris. We will focus on artistic developments that both supported and critiqued this imperialist age, including the art competitions at the world's fairs of 1855 and 1889, the fashion for orientalism, the medieval nostalgia of the pre-Raphaelite brotherhood, and the self-conscious modernity of the Impressionists. Prerequisite: AH100 or 256 or 257 or 261 or permission of instructor. M. Hellman
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3.00 Credits
A study of visual culture in France between 1785 and 1815, with a focus on the French Revolution. Students will explore how visual representation contributed to the development of revolutionary ideologies and the nature of social and political experience during a turbulent period of radical change. Students will examine paintings, caricature, and designs for festivals and clothing, giving particular attention to the display and dissemination of art and design; modes of spectatorship; issues of class, gender, and citizenship; and the role of the artist in revolutionary culture. Prerequisite: AH100 or 111 or 254. Art History faculty
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3.00 Credits
A study of the role of gender in the images, artifacts, or built environments of a particular culture, area, or time period. Students explore the construction of gender identities through factors such as artistic training, subject matter, style, patronage, collecting, display, spectatorship, and/or theoretical discourses on art. Content of the course will vary depending on the specialty of the instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of the department. A. Ancient and Medieval Art in the West B. 15th to 18th Century Art in the West C. Modern and Contemporary Art in the West D. Arts of Africa and the Americas E. Asian Art F. Special Comparative Topics Prerequisite: One Art History course or permission of the instructor. M. Hellman
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4.00 Credits
Recent developments in American and European art from the 1960s to the 1990s. We will situate a range of contemporary art movements and practices, including pop, earthworks, performance, video, and the more traditional forms of painting, sculpture, and photography, in their cultural and art historical contexts. The course will explore such issues as the status of art institutions, the connections between high art and popular culture, theoretical readings of art works, and the new trend toward artists' self-conscious expression of an identity politics. Prerequisite: AH100 or 111 or 217 or 261. K. Hauser
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4.00 Credits
Guided by the instructor, the student does independent reading and research in a specific area of art history. Permission of the instructor required. Art History Faculty
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4.00 Credits
Advanced courses where students explore specialized topics in depth. Seminars rely predominantly upon the discussion of challenging readings, with students bearing primary responsibility for their own achievements in the classroom. Typically, seminars include both oral and written components; require individualized, substantial research projects; and rely on extensive independent work. A. Ancient B. Medieval C. Renaissance D. Baroque E. Modern F. Africa, Oceania, and/or Americas G. Asian H. Special Topics in Art History Prerequisite: Open to junior and senior majors or minors in studio art or art history. All others by permission of instructor. Art History Faculty
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1.00 Credits
The culminating experience of the art history major. Students explore potential career paths, develop pre-professional skills, engage current issues in the art and art history world, and complete the required senior portfolio. Must be taken S/U. Must be taken spring semester, senior year. Prerequisite: Senior standing as an art history major. The Department
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3.00 Credits
An advanced research and writing project for qualified senior art history majors, on any topic of special interest within the discipline of art history, supervised by a member of the art history faculty and a second reader. The student will further develop and refine a substantial research project that he or she had previously begun in a 300-level art history course. The final project should be a rigorous critical analysis, incorporating original research and/or insights. Recommended for those working toward graduate study in the field of art history. Those students interested in pursuing a senior thesis should obtain further information from the Art History office. Prerequisite: Approval of the faculty sponsor and the director of Art History.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
Professional experience at an advanced level for juniors and seniors with substantial experience in art history. With faculty sponsorship and department approval, students may extend their educational experience into such areas as museums, art galleries, art auction houses, private art collections, arts administration, art conservation, and architecture and historic preservation. Unless prior permission is given by the department, only three credits will count toward a major in art history. Prerequisite: AH100 plus adequate preparation for the proposed internship through advanced course work in the history of art.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of American culture, past and present. Emphasizes reading critically, thinking historically, practicing interdisciplinarity, and acknowledging diversity. Students will analyze and synthesize multiple kinds of primary sources (such as fiction, film, music, art) and disciplinary perspectives (sociology, economics, media criticism) to appreciate better the complexity of American life and culture. W. Grady-Willis, M. Lynn, D. Nathan, G. Pfitzer, J. Woodfork
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